Nelson has turned a former fuel station into a temporary hub for freedom campers, and the invitation has now been extended to the homeless.
The freedom-camping hotspot has grappled for years with how to manage ratepayer anger over the free use of public amenities, and the needs of an ever-growing style of traveller.
The central city hub has been set up using a $257,000 government grant, and features shower and toilet facilities, recycling and waste disposal, an area for dish-washing, and a reading and computer space.
RNZ Nelson reporter Tracy Neal dropped by for a visit.
